How severe is CVE-2012-0843?

CVE-2012-0843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-0843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0843?

CVE-2012-0843 primarily affects Uzbl. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0843?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0843 published?

CVE-2012-0843 was published on 2019-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0843

CVE-2012-0843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Uzbl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Uzbl
Published: 2019-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

uzbl: Information disclosure via world-readable cookies storage file

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0843?: uzbl: Information disclosure via world-readable cookies storage file
How severe is CVE-2012-0843?: CVE-2012-0843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-0843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0843?: CVE-2012-0843 primarily affects Uzbl. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0843?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0843 published?: CVE-2012-0843 was published on 2019-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:uzbl:uzbl:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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